A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7342846 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 62984676 epoch_slot_no: 171876 block_no: 7342669 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 71122 time: 2022-06-06 21:29:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d3480f893292b18b59966e98add1684b931516d424ddb29c8e5bb6b7ee7d960Block Operator
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